New Ministry of Housing headquarters to be located in Wolverhampton Feb 23, 2021 Development opportunities in Wolverhampton could be set for a major boost after the Ministry of Housing announced plans to create a joint headquarters in the city. Minister Robert Jenrick is set to confirm more details in spring but the overall aim of the initiative will see 500 departmental staff working in the West Midlands city […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£25m Tay Cities Deal grant unlocks major building programme at the University of Dundee Feb 23, 2021 The University of Dundee is set to embark on a major building programme thanks to a £25m investment from the Scottish government. Work on overhauling facilities linked to the biomedical department is due to start in January 2022 and be completed by the summer of 2023. The planning application is due to be reviewed at […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Aviva installs new Chief Investment Officer to oversee £47bn Real Assets division Feb 23, 2021 Asset management giants Aviva Investors has made its second major appointment of 2021. Following on from last month’s arrival of Mark Versey as the new Chief Executive Officer, Daniel McHugh has been promoted to the global executive team as Chief Investment Officer of its £47bn Real Assets business. Moving up from his position as Managing […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Knowsley Council: Regenerating Towns & Unlocking Economic Growth Feb 22, 2021 We recently held the Knowsley Future Development Plans Event to delve into the ambitious vision that Knowsley Council are bringing forward. We’ve been speaking to them exclusively to give you a bit of insight into these exciting times… Q. Knowsley Council has previously won accolades for your success in growing the region’s economy. How do […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Drones: Bringing Transformation to the Construction Industry Feb 22, 2021 The use of drones is helping construction firms tackle Britain’s housing crisis head-on. That’s the message from Robert Garbett, Found of the UK Drone Delivery Group and speaker at the upcoming Drones in Construction Webinar which will delve into how the use of drones is set to change the industry. The use of drones presents […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ediston: £250m New Town Quarter & 3 Other Projects in the Pipeline Feb 22, 2021 Following our Edinburgh Future Development Plans event we’ve been catching up with Ross McNulty – Development Director at Ediston – who is heading up one of Edinburgh’s largest development projects… Q. You’re leading on the largest brownfield city centre development in Edinburgh – a £250m scheme a New Town North, how will this scheme transform […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cheltenham Borough Council: Sustainable Development & The Game-Changing Golden Valley Masterplan Feb 22, 2021 Following their involvement in our Planning and Land Development Conference we caught up with Cheltenham Borough Council’s Director of Planning Tracey Crews on their approach to unlocking sustainable development opportunities and the game-changing Golden Valley masterplan… Q. What was the impetus for Cheltenham’s Golden Valley masterplan and how could it be transformative in the region? […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Explaining R&D Tax Relief for Businesses in the Built Environment Feb 22, 2021 Businesses in the built environment face challenges on a daily basis. From the pressures to decrease your impact on the planet to trialling concepts or revolutionary plans that will wow your customers, you have to think fast and continually evolve to ensure your business stays relevant, on time and on budget. But, did you know […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
IN FOCUS: Global renewable energy visionaries RES Feb 12, 2021 RES is leading the way in the drive towards a zero carbon society and meeting the UK’s renewable energy needs. We asked them about their plans and playing their part in the sustainability revolution. You have built a development portfolio of over 2GW of Wind and Solar energy in the UK and RES has established […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
A shed shortage: how can the logistics industry keep up with demand? Feb 12, 2021 The logistics industry is booming. The continual rise of ecommerce and rapid expansion of Amazon has meant it is one of the few industries to enjoy sustained growth during the pandemic. Here Jim Connolly, the Strategic Development Director of CLS Risk Solutions, outlines the hurdles that must be overcome to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more